Makenna Sievertson
I cover the daily drumbeat of Los Angeles — the events, processes, and nuances that make this city such a unique place to call home.
One of my favorite things about growing up in Eagle Rock was getting to experience all of the different communities and cultures across L.A. My goal for my reporting is to help you make sense of everything this city has to offer and feel more connected with your neighbors.
Before joining LAist, I covered politics, crime, education, and entertainment as a writer for a local radio station. I was also a reporter for The Sundial and an anchor for KCSN, California State University, Northridge’s campus newspaper and radio station.
I also spent a few years working with the broadcast press corp in the House of Representatives. I helped coordinate media coverage for events like State of the Union, President Joe Biden’s Inauguration, and more than half a dozen state funerals. I received my masters in Journalism and Digital Storytelling from American University during my time in the nation’s capital.
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Nearly 50 parking lots and garages were entered, but only one was crowned the worst of the worst. -
The decision comes after a week-long naming contest and a final vote by elementary school students. -
It marks another major milestone for the Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing, the bridge being built over the busy 101 Freeway in Agoura Hills. -
This blue box, which was engineered by the late Grant Imahara, is looking for handy Whovians who can help give it a facelift. -
The mayor cited a recent Supreme Court decision in a major homelessness case. -
When the chick died in a snowstorm, teachers suddenly had to get real with their students. Here’s how some of them handled it. -
The bill would require cities and counties to have plans in place for rescuing pets in mandatory evacuation zones. -
The young waterbirds are now being raised by the International Bird Rescue in San Pedro. -
Safety upgrades along a scenic stretch of PCH from Santa Monica to Malibu come after deadly crashes. -
San Bernardino flying squirrels nicknamed Fiona and Fast Freddie have made regular cameos on Jackie and Shadow's nest cam feed. A spinoff, anyone?
